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Bachelor of Performing Arts

University of Sunderland

  • Sunderland, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A new four-year degree with pathways in theatre, Dance and entertainment design and technology.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Performing Arts can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
  • Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
  • Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Artistic director
  • Choreographer
  • Dance administrator
  • Dance critic
  • Dance educator
  • Dance programming coordinator
  • Dance producer
  • Dance studio director

Curriculum

  • Pathways in theatre
  • Dance and entertainment design and technology
  • With rigorous production-driven and process-based courses preparing students to create
  • Lead and operate performances for live and immersive industries.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Typical offer 96-112 UCAS Tariff points from Level 3 qualifications (A Levels
  • T Levels
  • BTEC
  • Scottish and Irish Highers
  • Access to HE
  • International Baccalaureate)
  • GCSE (or equivalent) maths and English language at the required grade

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of at least two UK A-level passes (agent admissions page); advanced entry to Year 2 or 3 possible with equivalent of one or two years of a UK honours degree; top-up courses need a prior level 5 qualification

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 overall in most courses (individual courses range 6.0 to 7.0

Other requirements

  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Qualifications
  • Personal Statement
  • Academic Reference

How to apply

  1. Review the degree entry requirements and UCAS application deadlines. Submit the undergraduate application through UCAS. Enter academic qualifications and provide any required personal statement or reference. Supply English-language evidence and additional programme documents when requested. Track the application and respond to the university’s offer. Meet the offer conditions and complete enrollment.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,500 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSunderland campus
Faculty or schoolMusic and Performance
DepartmentMusic and Performance
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study pace_
Post-study stay1.5
Scholarship noteInternational scholarships and bursaries are offered to eligible students on qualifying on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The amount and eligibility depend on the named scheme, location, course and intake. Scholarships are not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    13 Jan 2027

    60 days left

Scholarships

International scholarships and bursaries are offered to eligible students on qualifying on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The amount and eligibility depend on the named scheme, location, course and intake. Scholarships are not guaranteed.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.